Fri Sep 20 11:52:43 UTC 2024: ## India Dominate Day 2 of First Test Against Bangladesh

**Chennai, India:** India extended their dominance over Bangladesh on Day 2 of the first Test in Chennai, ending the day with a commanding 308-run lead.

India, resuming on 339/6, were eventually bowled out for 374, with Ravichandran Ashwin top-scoring with a century (113) and Ravindra Jadeja contributing a crucial 86. Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud impressed, becoming the first Bangladeshi bowler to take a five-wicket haul in India, finishing with 5/83.

In reply, Bangladesh struggled against the Indian bowlers, collapsing to 149 all out. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming four wickets, while Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep took two wickets each.

India then started their second innings confidently, with Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli guiding them to 81/3 at the end of the day. The duo displayed impressive temperament against Bangladesh’s spinners, with Pant adding some trademark attacking strokes.

With a comfortable lead and the Indian batsmen looking in control, Bangladesh face an uphill battle to salvage the Test.

**Key Highlights:**

* India bowled out Bangladesh for 149, leading by 225 runs.
* Hasan Mahmud took a five-wicket haul for Bangladesh.
* Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets for India.
* India ended Day 2 at 81/3, leading by 308 runs.
* Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli batted well for India in their second innings.

**India will be looking to build on their lead and secure a win on Day 3.**

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